CareerFinders, on behalf of our client, a rapidly expanding Investment Firm with offices across Cyprus, we are seeking to recruit a Bookkeeper to join their growing team based in Limassol. Working as part of an established Finance Department, the successful applicant will handle a variety of accounting and bookkeeping duties, including posting and processing journal entries, preparing and submitting VAT returns, as well as updating financial data in databases to ensure that information is accurate and available when needed. You will ideally be educated to degree level in Accounting, Finance, Economics or another relevant field and will need to possess approximately 2+ years of previous experience in a relevant role. Any prior experience working in the Forex and/or Financial Services sector is highly desirable, and an advanced level of MS Excel is a must.

Key Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded.
• Prepare monthly bookkeeping material for the external bookkeeper.
• Assist with reviewing of expenses, payroll records etc. as assigned.
• Update financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed.
• Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports.
• Assist Senior Accountants/Bookkeeper Manager in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings.
• Handle the invoices and process with accounting transactions.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Liaise with the TAX/VAT authorities.

Key Skills/Experience: 

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field.
• At least 2 years of experience as a Bookkeeper is a must.
• Any previous experience working in the Forex and/or Financial Services sector is highly desirable.
• Excellent command of the English language.
• Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel (formulas, spreadsheet formulation).
• Must be well versed in the principles of accounting and bookkeeping.
• Experience in a high-volume transaction environment.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Attention to detail.

Key Benefits: 

• Attractive remuneration package.
• Corporate fund scheme.
• Discretionary bonus based on company's and personal performance.
• Discount benefit card.
• Yearly training budget.
• Training opportunities for growth and personal development.
• Up to 25 days holidays per year.

To apply for this vacancy, please send your CV, along with any covering letter to jobs@careerfinders.com.cy quoting the reference number CAR6830. Please note that due to the high volumes of applications received only shortlisted applicants will be responded to. By sending us your CV you are giving CareerFinders your consent to be contacted for this and any other suitable vacancies that we believe match your skills and experience. To view our privacy policy, please click www.careerfinders.com.cy/privacy-policy.